Hayton Stays in Utah on Big Deal | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Utah Mammoth just matched New Jersey’s offer sheet for Barrett Hayton, locking him in on a one-year, $4.775M deal heavy on signing bonus — and that means no trades for a full year. Hayton’s thrilled to stay, praising teammates and the chance to chase something special. The move addresses Utah’s center logjam, a strategic strength since face-offs are crucial — especially after last season’s struggles there. GM’s focused on depth and injury insurance, and while Hayton’s had ups and downs, his two-way game, defensive trust, and offseason work on strength and finishing make this a smart bet if he…